Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DC-GH5SLumix DMC-GH1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      MSRP$2499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels11.93 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.28 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 51,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 204,800100 - 3,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      ProcessorVenus Engine 10Venus Engine HD
      Max Image Resolution3680 x 27604000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (3840 x 2560), 16:9 (4016 x 2256), 1:1 (2752 x 2752)4000 x 3000, 4128 x 2752, 4352 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2928 x 1952, 2816 x 2112, 2112 x 2112, 2064 x 1376, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit8-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points225
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (LVF)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.52x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 12 fps at 10.3 MP for up to 80 Frames (Raw) / 600 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 5 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 2 fps at 10.3 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync.
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLPanasonic FL Series (FL220/FL360/FL500) available separately
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      DxO Low Light ISO772
      DxO Color Depth21.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [72 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 100 Mbps]
      MOV/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 25/29.97 fps [150 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [150 to 400 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]      		AVCHD or AVI Motion JPEG with Sound
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes12-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3680 x 2760 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limitunlimited30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Full Size
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control wired or smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%10% to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Dimensions139 x 98 x 87 mm (5.47 x 3.86 x 3.43")124 x 90 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.1 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.01 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Battery PackDMW-BLF19
      Battery Life440 shots320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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